This Week in Cleveland Food News: Patron Saint Opens, Brown Derby Closes, and Patios to Hit This Summer

A bite-sized recap of the week that was

By Vince Grzegorek on Sat, Jun 3, 2023 at 9:23 am

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The Fairmount, which has one of our favorite patios in Cleveland - Photo by Doug Trattner

Photo by Doug Trattner

The Fairmount, which has one of our favorite patios in Cleveland

- Patron Saint is now open in Ohio City and you're going to find yourself there morning, noon and night.

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Owner Marie Artale at Patron Saint.

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- Pickle and chill? Pickle and chill.

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The indoor pickleball courts at Pickle and Chill in Columbus.

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-Girves Brown Derby, which once boasted dozens of locations, is down to just a handful after the closure of the Lyndhurst location.

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Girves Brown Derby Closes Lyndhurst Location

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- Chef Demetrios Atheneos opened a new deli on Lee this week.

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Dominic's Deli on Lee is stocked and ready to go.

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- The Cleveland restaurant patios where you should be spending your summer.

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The Best Cleveland Restaurant Patios to Visit This Summer

1330 On The River 1330 Old River Rd., Cleveland This relative newcomer to the Flats has reworked the former East End property into a stylish waterfront bistro a few steps off the beaten path. Head to the rear of the restaurant, where a small, tasteful patio offers views of the river and enjoy dishes like bacon-wrapped figs, pesto chicken sandwiches and grilled lamb chops with Brussels.

Bar 32100 Lakeside Ave. East., Cleveland The views from this cantilevered “rooftop” patio on the 32nd floor of the Hilton Cleveland hotel are nothing short of dramatic. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy craft cocktails and light bites 400 feet above the shoreline, head straight to the top of this shiny tower.

Boss Dog Brewing Company2179 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights Brothers Josh and Jason Sweet have settled into a lovely groove at this Cleveland Heights watering hole. After converting the former Lemon Grass restaurant into a contemporary brewpub, they went to work on the exterior. Today, that spacious rear patio is one of Lee Road’s best alfresco bars.

BrewDog1956 Carter Rd, ClevelandWe must tip our caps to this Scotland-based brewery for transforming a desolate patch on the Scranton Peninsula into one of the city’s most impressive riverside beer gardens. The surrounding city, bridge and water views are breathtaking, the beer selection pairs house cult faves with guest locals, and the food is surprisingly praise-worthy.

Forest City Brewery2135 Columbus Rd., Cleveland Forest City doesn’t get the same level of attention as some of the bigger breweries in town, but this leafy beer garden is increasingly on people’s radar. Located in Duck Island, the shady, mulch-strewn hideout is a great place to chill with friends and pets while sampling brewmaster Matt Smedley’s small-batch brews.

Anatolia Cafe2270 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights Anatolia’s bustling sidewalk patio seems to stretch an entire block. Fenced, partially covered and spruced up with greenery, the tasteful perch is the ideal setting on which to enjoy sunny Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. Dishes like thin-sliced doner, mixed grilled kebabs and honey-soaked baklava taste better in the open air.

Fat Cats 2061 West 10th St., Cleveland The views of downtown from Fat Cats’ small but jaunty patio are reason enough to visit this Tremont pioneer. But so too is the globally inspired menu, offering up an eclectic mix of unique and delicious dishes like steamed buns, grilled octopus, Filipino pancit and adobo fried chicken. Great service and an attractive wine list add to the experience.

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